indie, dreampop & the rest 2017-2

The Lights

It’s always the people in between, the ones who straddle genres, that make the most exciting music. So even as Secret Shine—in their guitars, in their harmonies—echo the sound we call shoegaze, the drift we call dreampop. they bring a level of pop smarts to their music that few of their sonic contemporaries can touch.

On the strength of last year’s reissue of Untouched comes Secret Shine’s new album There Is Only Now—on Saint Marie Records, the most vital dreampop label in the world today.

Back in the early 90’s Secret Shine got snatched up by seminal indiepop label Sarah Records, because Sarah could hear the hooks in the haze, the vitality in the vocals, so much more than a trend, so much more than a sound. It’s obvious Secret Shine grew up in love with pop, in love with ABBA, in love with the Smiths.

But oh what a sound they make. The majestic grandeur of ‘All In Your Head’ is a slow-motion fireworks display that leaves your breathless. The secret is in the keyboards, the extra layer of sound that adds a cinematic quality to the pulsing guitars, or adds early Depeche Mode popcraft to the sinister ‘Dirty Game.’ Just listen to the delirious countermelody in ‘Drift Away,’ closer to Disintergration-era Cure than anything My Bloody Valentine or Slowdive ever did.

There’s a menace, and a presence, in ‘To The Well’ that separates Secret Shine from their peers, that elevates them far beyond the faceless & the frothless into an emotional bleakness that digs under your skin. Or take the relentless heartbreak of ‘Things I Said,’ a song that proves that Secret Shine aren’t about pedal boards, they’re about what it means to be human and struggling to live.

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Secret Shine - Falling Again

Shelflife is thrilled to announce Airiel's second full-length LP, Molten Young Lovers, coming out on double LP and digital formats on Oct 13, 2017. This album is the much-anticipated follow-up to 2012's Kid Games EP. 

"Cloudburst," the record's first single (which was released this past March), provides a clear insight into the record's magic. The huge chorus is carried by a vocal melody that stands out as the largest part, only complimented by the waves of cascading guitar. In fact, 'large' might be the best possible descriptor for Molten Young Lovers as a whole. The tracks on this LP have a larger-than-life quality, partly due to the crisp production. Kiss' drums are hard-hitting and clear, the guitars are enveloping and lush, and Blanton's basslines flesh out the walls of sound created by the rest of the band. Molten Young Lovers is an album that feels instantly seamless, but that doesn't prevent Airiel from covering a wide range of dynamic ground. Tracks like the opener, "This Is Permanent," and the final track, "The Painkillers," are uptempo songs carried by the unwavering rhythm section, while much of what's in-between--such as "Your Lips, My Mouth"--feel more reflective, without sacrificing any intensity. 

In a 2011 interview, Wrenn mentioned that to others, he often describes his music as, "It's really loud, it's pretty and you can dance to it." At first, this might sound like a description that could fit any number of bands. However, upon diving into Airiel's new album, you'll find it to be both an apt description and an inarguable truth. Molten Young Lovers is a record too loud, too big, and too beautiful to be ignored.

http://www.shelflife.com/catalogue/LIFE142.html

Molten Young Lovers

Airiel - The Painkillers

This Is Now

2017.1.10大塚ハーツにてリリースが開始される1st demo「cigarette punch」
【FogPark】
2016.2 結成
2017.1 1st demoリリース
オルタナティヴロックシーンから大きな影響を受けた、日本のシューゲイザーバンド
その轟音による、酩酊するかのような浮遊感が持ち味

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Wrecked

Out Friday 12th May on all online stores
Produced, mix and mastered by Mark Morrow
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Birthday

The Hot Sprockets - Right Spots

Bloodshot Eyes is the first track off DWNTWN's debut album, Racing Time, out July 21st.

Pre order the album below-

Itunes- http://bit.ly/RacingTimeitunes
Apple Music- http://bit.ly/RacingTimeAppleMusic
Amazon- http://bit.ly/RacingTimeAmazon

Bloodshot Eyes

‘Clothes Off’ is the latest from the Melbourne boys since releasing their self titled debut EP late last year. The fast paced track takes you on a wild ride through compelling guitars and tenacious vocals that makes you instantly want to get naked (something that DIET. encourage).

Clothes Off

Our now on Spotify & Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/hotcars 

Recorded at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool
Written by Tom Farrer & Ben Niblett
Produced by Rich Turvey
℗ 2017 LAB Records Ltd

LYRICS
We drove for so long then burned
Like hot cars in the sun
I can’t hide from darkness, love you know 
I can’t fool anyone

The knife it twists it turns
Reflecting your smile, your eyes and mine

Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot 
Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot

And the clouds part slowly
We fell
Down where the river runs all night 
But I couldn't run for you love i know 
Oh I know I should of tried

This room your touch
You’re real, I'm not
Oh love I cant pretend to hide 
Tonight

Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot 
Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot

This room your touch
Your real, I'm not
Oh love I cant pretend to hide 
Tonight

Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot 
Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot 
Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot 
Theses are the days I will remember 
These are the days you will forgot

Hot Cars In The Sun

“deadheads.” by THE MONTREALS is available in digital stores now.

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Spotify / iTunes

THE MONTREALS - deadheads.

Amusement Parks On Fire - Inside Out

Amusement Parks On Fire - Flashlight Planetarium

Taken from "Slim Street 45s, Pt.1" [EP] Out now

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/78Foi3tybs525v3G7jYpWx
Apple/iTunes - https://itun.es/gb/PQETkb

Artwork - https://bangsian.com

Slim Street 45s, Pt.1

No Money No Problem

Let's Float

Simulations

One Day We'll Split In Two

https://soundcloud.com/theweightytree/in-finities

Fat Chance

Melbourne larrikins DIET. have channeled the yearning for a sunshine filled romance with their new single 'Take Me'.

Following their ode to the classic Aussie tradition of streaking in 'Clothes Off', the surf jangle, five-piece have written a heartfelt adolescent plea to a love interest, at the tail end of a beach party.

Nostalgic synthesisers and playful guitar lines (influenced by The Smiths and The Cure) make for an affectionate and sweeping overture. 

The band displays exponential songwriting growth since last year’s debut EP release. Don’t miss the calorie friendly fun when they take to the road in September!

Take Me

Music and all Instruments: 
The Churchhill Garden | Andy Jossi (switzerland) 

Lyrics and Vocals: 
Ben Aylward (AUS) 

Mastered by: 
Andreas Balaskas @ Masterlab Studios | Berlin (D)

indie, dreampop & the rest 2017-2

Now Is Now